Common name: Patio Tomato 'Jo & Grace'

Description: Jo & Grace is a compact patio tomato variety bred for container growing in smaller outdoor spaces. It produces a generous crop of sweet, bite-sized cherry tomatoes on a naturally bushy, self-supporting plant that requires no staking or complicated training. Its neat habit and abundant fruiting make it an excellent choice for patios, balconies, and courtyards where space is limited. The fruits are sweet and flavoursome, ripening reliably through the summer months.

Other benefits: self-supporting bushy habit; no staking required; ideal for small patios and balconies; excellent for children to grow

Wildlife attraction: bees and other pollinating insects

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 40–60cm x 40cm

Position: full sun; patio containers, raised beds, or a warm sheltered border

Soil pH: slightly acid to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0); good-quality peat-free compost for container growing

Moisture: regular watering required; avoid allowing compost to dry out; liquid feed with high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins

Winter hardiness: frost tender; grow as an annual from spring